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Empowering Women Citizen Journalists: An Interview with Cristi Hegranes

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We really try and get women from all walks of life to be able to participate in our program, the goal being to provide as many unique voices and opportunities as possible. It was written in very scribbled Nepali, her literacy skills were incredibly rudimentary, but what she ended up writing was a piece of journalism. CH: Yes, we do.

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Ask Britt: How can I combine the creative arts with social impact?

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This week's Ask Britt question, sent in by a reader, is, "How can I combine the creative arts with social impact? What are some great examples of creative work that is very effective in social impact?" Examples of socially rousing photography permeate our history: Vietnam, Rwanda, 9-11’s Ground Zero. Great question!

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Support Women Survivors of War with $27/month

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A month ago I listened to Christine Karumba, the Country Director for Women for Women International in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, tell Honorata's story on the Voices on Genocide Prevention podcast. They talked about the economic value of housework, and the importance of education and literacy in gaining economic independence."

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The Global Fund for Women: An Interview with Kavita Ramdas

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She has been the recipient of many awards, including Fast Company's 2007 Social Capitalist Award, and the League of Women Voters' Women Who Could Be President Award. We have seen that in other places as well such like in Rwanda, and in the Middle East and numerous other places. We should call them social benefit organizations."

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